Cold War, Korean Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War
1949-1968
Mr. Paul Eckert joined the Air Force during peaceful times. He wanted a job that was offering an opportunity that he didn’t have otherwise.
"I was a radio radar technician. Later I was a missile programmer through three stages of missile programming."
Mr. Eckert's life lesson from being in the service was learning how to take orders and to carry them out to the best of his ability without causing any confusion.
Air Force
Technical Sergeant 6th Class
Cold War, Korean Conflict, Cuban Missile Crisis, Vietnam War
1949-1968
Mr. Paul Eckert joined the Air Force during peaceful times. He wanted a job that was offering an opportunity that he didn’t have otherwise.
"I was a radio radar technician. Later I was a missile programmer through three stages of missile programming."
Mr. Eckert's life lesson from being in the service was learning how to take orders and to carry them out to the best of his ability without causing any confusion.
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